Infection Preventionist RN
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
- Creates a learning environment based on evidence-based practice using a variety of teaching strategies appropriate for the adult learner.
- Teaches clinical skills to RNs CNAs LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Ability to build professional development plans for and with learners to develop their skills and assist in advancing their professional practice.
- Supports clinical leaders in the development of action plans and performance improvement plans (PIPs) to ensure best practices.
- Provide constructive and thoughtful feedback to learners.
- Supports the development and implementation of clinical programs initiatives standards and policies.
- Designs assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs and outcomes.
- Collaborates with community and clinical partners to support educational goals.
- Functions as a change agent and leader who advocates for nursing and nursing education and participates in interdisciplinary efforts to address health care and educational needs within the facility community and system.
- Serves as community Infection Preventionist.
Qualifications :
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience within the past 5 years in a long-term care or acute care setting gerontology preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical teaching experience within the past 5 years.
Education:
- Registered Nurse; licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
- BSN required; MSN preferred. Experience may be substituted instead of education.
- ANCC Certification in Gerontological Nursing and/or Nursing Education preferred.
- Completion of coursework in adult education preferred.
Additional Information :
Benefits
Depending upon the status of the position Asbury offers generous benefits including medical dental and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
From our founding in 1926 as a Methodist home for the aged to present day, Asbury Communities has dedicated itself to being a leader in aging services. Today, Asbury is the nations 15th largest not-for-profit senior living organization, as ranked by the LeadingAge Ziegler 200 (LZ 20 ... View more